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Preah Theat: Standing Buddha

CAMBODIA, Kampong Cham, Preah Theat;7th century; Sandstone; H: 90 cm;Guimet Museum of Asian Art, Paris, France
er area. Crafted in the Sarnath style from the Gupta period (circa 320–550) of India, the statue shows traditional features of the Buddha such as curls, a usnisa, and long earlobes. Standing serenely with closed eyes, the Buddha appears to be in a state of meditative joy. The diaphanous robe clearly outlines the slim figure. The right hand faces outwards and, despite the damage, seems to be forming the vitarka (teaching) mudra. The left hand is missing.

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